Severe weather death: one person killed after being hit by a fallen tree
Emergency officials confirm one person has died after a tree fell on Columbia Avenue Thursday afternoon.
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Tips on how to stay safe in the waters this summer
With all this summer heat, many of you are looking to cool off.
The future of executions in South Carolina hangs in the balance
Nearly 40 men and women are currently on death row in South Carolina, but no executions have been carried out since 2011.
Democrats gear up for big weekend in SC with Fish Fry and Convention
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina will be the place to be this weekend for Democratic Presidential candidates. The annual South Carolina Democratic Convention is being held in Columbia. The weekend of events kick off Friday night with Congressman Jim Clyburns World…
Vehicle drives through a gas station on Piney Grove Road in apparent break-in
Lexington County deputies say a vehicle drove through a gas station on Piney Grove Road in an apparent break-in this morning.
Update: Suspect arrested for fatal hit and run on U.S. 601
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was stuck and killed by a pick up truck on U.S. 601 near Commerce Drive.
Stolen vehicle crashes into pawn shop on Garners Ferry Road
Columbia Police Department says a stolen vehicle crashed through a pawn shop on Garners Ferry Road today, with no injuries reported.
Presidential candidates gear up for weekend visit to the Midlands
South Carolina will be the center of the political universe this weekend when 22 Democratic candidates come for two major events.
DSS: 1,500 new foster families needed throughout South Carolina
A growing number of children across the Midlands and throughout South Carolina are in need of foster homes.
Riverbanks Zoo saying goodbye to Elephants, making way for Rhinos
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. …
Pedestrian killed in collision on U.S. Highway 301 in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian died in a collision in Orangeburg on Tuesday at U.S. Highway 301 near Canaan Road.
Traffic lights restored on Leesburg Road after power pole collision
Columbia Police say at least one person was injured after crashing into a power pole on Leesburg Road and Asbury Drive today.
Columbia City Council drafting gun reform laws
City leaders are working on gun reform laws in hopes to keep the deadly weapon out of the wrong hands.
Columbia leads charge of SC cities banning vaping, e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars
Columbia is front and center among South Carolina cities when it comes to banning the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products in bars and restaurants.
Fishermen find sharks branded like cattle off SC coast, suspect arrested
AWENDAW, SC (AP) - An Awendaw man has been charged with branding sharks like cattle off the South Carolina coast. Department of Natural Resources officials…
Troopers: Suspect charged for fatal I-20 collision that killed two men
South Carolina Highway Patrol say a man is charged for a fatal collision that killed two men changing a tire in the emergency lane on I-20.
Cayce DPS officials on scene for an active disturbance
Cayce Department of Public Safety officials are currently on scene for an active disturbance situation on Slann Drive.
Update: Lexington Police arrest suspected Walmart shoplifter
Lexington Police need your help to find a man wanted for shoplifting a Walmart store and making a fraudulent return.
Lexington Police identify pair wanted for shoplifting at Kohl's
Lexington Police say they have identified a pair wanted for shoplifting at a Kohl's store on June 6th, 2019.
Columbia faith leaders reflect on Mother Emanuel shooting four years later
Several leaders of AME churches across the Midlands say while it’s hard to not think about how nine people lost their lives during a mass shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston four years ago, they don’t say worship in fear due to their tight-knit church communities.
